State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations: SENATE JOURNALS

State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations

Journal of the Senate
JANUARY SESSION of the General Assembly begun and held at the State House in the City of Providence on Tuesday, the sixth day of January in the year of Our Lord one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight.

Volume 125, No. 34 Tuesday, March 31, 1998 Thirty-fourth Day

The Senate meets pursuant to adjournment and is called to order by His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, Bernard A. Jackvony, at 4:18 o'clock P.M.

The roll is called and a quorum is declared present with 50 Senators present and 0 Senators absent as follows:

PRESENT - 50: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio' Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

ABSENT-0.

INVOCATION
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Algiere, to deliver the invocation.

(See Appendix for Invocation)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, by unanimous consent, presents Senator Algiere, to lead the Senate in the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

APPROVAL OF RECORD
The Senate Journal of Thursday, March 26, 1998 proceedings is read in part.

Upon suggestion of Senator Kelly and by unanimous consent, further reading of the Journal is dispensed with and the Journal approved as recorded.

APPOINTMENT BY THE GOVERNOR
His Honor, the Lieutenant Governor, presents the following communication from His Excellency, the Governor, transmitting the following appointments and requesting the advice and consent of the Senate thereto:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

March 27, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate; I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-60-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following appointment to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education: Vidal P. Perez of Warwick VICE Elia Germani for a term expiring January 31, 2001.

To this appointment, I request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Also:

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND AND PROVIDENCE PLANTATIONS EXECUTIVE CHAMBER, PROVIDENCE

Lincoln Almond
Governor

March 27, 1998

To the Honorable, the Senate:

I have the honor to inform you that in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-60-2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, I have made the following reappointment to the Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education; Honorable Robert Canavan of Central Falls for a term expiring January 31, 2001. To this reappointment, I request your advice and consent.

Sincerely,

LINCOLN ALMOND
Governor

Read and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES

TRANSFER OF BILL

Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare, in accordance with Senate Rule 6.14, moves to transfer the following bill from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare to the Committee on Corporations:

(98-S 2513) An Act relating to pharmacy.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS

Senator Irons, from the Committee on Corporations, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2515) An Act relating to mandated benefits review act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2549) An Act relating to fire detectors.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2645) An Act relating to fire detection systems.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2655) An Act relating to partnerships -limited liability partnerships.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2827) An Act relating to insurance.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2936) An Act relating to food and drugs.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2962) An Act relating to motor and manufactured homes.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2968) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance the acquisition of development rights to farmland and other real estate and to issue not more than $4,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2998) An Act establishing the Slack's Reservoir Preservation and Recreation District.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 3006) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Senator Lenihan, from the Committee on Finance, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2484) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state retirement system - definition of active member.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2485) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal retirement system - transfer of credit and contribution.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2489) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Justices of Supreme, Superior and Family Courts - state police.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON
HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WELFARE

Senator Izzo, from the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2582 as amended) An Act relating to substance abuse treatment services conference.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2935) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals - developmentally disabled adults.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2997) An Act relating to education curriculum.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S3017) Senate Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the association between and amongst domestic violence, child abuse and animal abuse.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

(98-S 3028) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the Commissioner of Education to develop a policy and procedure for school committees regarding disciplinary actions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Consent Calendar.

COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation that confirmation of the Senate be given to the following: Appointment of Donald Deignan, Ph.D of Providence (Represents Blind and Physically Handicapped Persons) VICE Regina Connor to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2000.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Reappointment of Donna Dufault of North Kingstown (Representing Large and Medium Sized Public Libraries) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 1999.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Reappointment of Joan Ress Reeves of Providence (General Library User) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2000.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Appointment of Donna D. Good of East Greenwich (Representing School Libraries) VICE Naomi Caldwell-Wood (Resigned) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 1998

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Appointment of Jenny LaPerriere of Providence (Representing Small Public Libraries) VICE Joan Prescott to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 1999.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Reappointment of Anne Kayarian of Warwick (Representing General Library Users) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2000.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Reappointment of William Penn of Block Island (Public Member) to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2001.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar. Appointment of Armand J. Desvoyaux of Warwick (Representing Municipality with population over 60,000) VICE James Marcello to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2000.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

Senator Paiva Weed, from the Committee on Judiciary, reports back, with recommendation of passage of the following measures:

(98-S 2027 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation- regulation of boats.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2039) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substance act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2041) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to domestic relations visitation rights.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2175) An Act relating to criminal offenses - public utilities.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S2246) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to open meetings.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S2393) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to public records.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2354) An Act relating to elections -campaign contributions.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S2472) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government - DCYF records - confidentiality of records.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2475) (Substitute cc ~J~) An Act relating to state affairs and government - confidentiality of records.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2553) An Act relating to private detective act.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2564) An Act relating to criminal procedure - bounty hunters.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2595) An Act relating to sexual assault.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2626 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2688) An Act relating to mental health.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S2722) An Act relating to health and safety - the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2757) (Substitute cc~~i) An Act relating to state purchases.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2810) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- Public Utilities Commission.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2882) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

(98-S 2996) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Read and ordered to be placed on the Calendar.

NEW BUSINESS

The following items are received and referred to committee pending any objection of the body on the next legislative day.

Senators Alves, McCaffrey, Celona, Graziano, Ruggerio and others present (98-S 3045) Senate Resolution proclaiming April 1, 1998 as Retired Teachers' Day.

Senator Alves requests unanimous consent for immediate consideration.

Unanimous consent for immediate consideration is granted.

Upon motion of Senator Alves, seconded by Senators McCaffrey, Graziano and Enos, and by unanimous consent, read and passed, under suspension of the rules, upon a voice vote.

Senators Blais and Breene present (98-S 3046) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Patterson presents (98-S 3047) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance new construction, expansion, remodeling, demolition, renovations, additions, improvements and/or related equipment for the North Kingstown High School and the school administration building and to not issue more than $33,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

Senator Badeau, Cote and Kelly presents (98-S 3048) An Act authorizing Woonsocket Fireman's Relief Association to increase its holdings to an amount not exceeding six million dollars ($6,000,000).

Read and referred to the Committee on Corporations.

CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the following measure on today's Consent Calendar, by unanimous consent, is read and passed upon a voice vote:

1. (98-S 2995) Senate Resolution memorializing Congress to amend Title Ten, United States Code relating to the compensation of retired military.

CALENDAR

In order for the day is taken up as follows:

2. (98-S2681) An Act relating to campaign audits.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 7, 1998

4. (98-S2648) An Act relating to arbitration.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 7, 1998

12. (98-S2473) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 7, 1998

1. (98-S2570) An Act relating to business and professions- Board of Medical Licensure and Discipline.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

Senator Blais moves passage, seconded by Senators Breene, Gibbs, Flynn, Roberts and Izzo.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

3. (98-S2631 as amended) An Act relating to regional tourism district.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Damiani, Tavares and Bates.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 46: Senators Algiere, Alves, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

5. (98-S2662 as amended) An Act relating to the award of municipal contracts.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

Senator Goodwin moves passage, seconded by Senators Irons, Damiani, Enos, Perry, Connors andBadeau.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS 47: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

6. (98-S2807) An Act relating to Catholic cemeteries - increase holdings.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Tavares moves passage, seconded by Senators Goodwin, Flynn, Nygaard, Caprio and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

7. (98-S2899) An Act validating and ratifying an amendment to the Home Rule Charter of the city of Pawtucket.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator McBurney moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Irons, Montalbano and Cote.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

8. (98-S2323 as amended) An Act relating to public assistance act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator Breene moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Nygaard, Paiva Weed, Roberts and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

9. (98-S2413) An Act relating to theft, embezzlement, false pretenses and misappropriations.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Patterson moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Algiere.

Senators Alves, Patterson, Graziano, Donelan, Paiva Weed and Polisena discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 12 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 12: Senators Alves, Caprio, Donelan, Kells, McBurney, McCaffrey, Montalbano, Palazzo, Revens, Roney, Sosnowski, Walaska.

10. (98-S 2448) An Act relating to domestic abuse prevention.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Polisena, Damiani, Celona, Roberts, Parella, Walsh, Patterson, Perry and others.

Senator Graziano, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Celona, Polisena and Damiani, offers the following written motion to amend:

FLOOR AMENDMENT
TO
(98-S2448)

Mr. President:

I hereby move to amend (98-S 2448) entitled "AN ACT RELATING TO DOMESTIC ABUSE PREVENTION", as follows:

1. On page 2, line 1, remove the designation cc and replace it with cc

2. On page 2, line 4, remove the designation cc (fl~, and replace it with cc Respectfully submitted, CATHERINE GRAZIANO Senator, District 5 The motion to amend prevails upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, McBurney, McCaffrey,' McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

Upon motion of Senator Graziano, seconded by Senators Celona, Damiani and Polisena, read and passed as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Learv, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

11. (98-S2466) An Act relating to domestic violence.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Graziano moves passage, seconded by Senators Kells, Oster, Celona, Paiva Weed and Issa.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Alves, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Roney.

13. (98-S2543) An Act relating to judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator McDonald moves passage, seconded by Senators Coderre, Oster, Fogarty, Connors, Nygaard and Ruggerio.

Senators Patterson, Blais, Algiere, Paiva Weed, Fogarty, McDonald and Raptakis discuss the act.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 38 Senators voting in the affirmative and 11 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 38: Senators Badeau, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Fogarty, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 11: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Breene, Flynn, Gibbs, McBurney, Parella, Patterson, Revens, Walaska.

14. (98-S2735 as amended) An Act relating to victim's rights.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Patterson, Blais, Walsh, Graziano, Fogarty, Perry, Paiva Weed and many others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogazty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

15. (98-S2744) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 1, 1998

16. (98-S2825) An Act relating to Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

Senator Paiva Weed moves passage, seconded by Senators Connors, Nygaard, Roney, Roberts, Issa, Cicilline and others.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowsl::i, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

17. (98-S2832 as amended) An Act relating to human services- Medicaid managed health care fraud.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Flynn, Gibbs, Walsh, Damiani, Patterson, Coderre, Paiva Weed and others.

The act is read and passed, as amended, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, DoneIan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

18. (98-S2424) An Act relating to Kingston Fire District in the town of South Kingstown.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Sosnowski moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Celona, Walsh and McDonald.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 46 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 46: Senators Algiere, Bates, Blais, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

19. (98-S2789) An Act relating to the town of Glocester.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators Cicilline, Cote and Breene.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptal:is, Revens, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

20. (98-S2886) An Act relating to taxation -real estate construction- Smithfield.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Flynn moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais and Breene.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Damiani, Doneian, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Cote.

21. (98-S2594) An Act relating to towns and cities - Municipal Court - town of Bristol.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Parella moves passage, seconded by Senators Nygaard, Flynn, Blais and Cicilline.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 47 Senators voting in the affirmative and 1 Senator voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 47: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 1: Senator Revens.

22. (98-S2615) An Act relating to state affairs and government- enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Thursday, April 2, 1998

23. (98-S2790) An Act relating to taxation -town of Glocester.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

Senator Fogarty moves passage, seconded by Senators McDonald and Breene.

The act is read and passed, upon a roll call vote with 44 Senators voting in the affirmative and 2 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 44: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 2: Senators Raptakis, Revens.

24. (98-S2006) (Substitute cc ~~J) An Act relating to towns and cities - retirement of municipal employees.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Senator Gibbs moves passage, seconded by Senators Roberts, Nygaard, Parella and others.

Senators Paiva Weed, Gibbs and Graziano discuss the act. The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, upon a roll call vote with 41 Senators voting in the affirmative and 8 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 41: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Irons, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS - 8: Senators Celona, Graziano, Issa, McBurney, McCaffrey, Palazzo, Revens, Walaska.

25. (98-S2298) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to taxation - donated computer equipment - tax credit.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

Upon suggestion of Senator Enos, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Tuesday, April 7, 1998

26. (98-S2343) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- small business tax credit.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute

Senator Lenihan moves passage, seconded by Senators Walton, Tavares, Oster, Enos, Cicilline, Roberts, Nygaard, Roney, Ruggerio and Patterson. The bill marked Substitute cc read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 49 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 49: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani' Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCa:ffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, O'Leary, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

27. (98-S2402) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- mandates.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

Upon suggestion of Senator Raptakis, and without objection, ordered to be placed on the Calendar for Wednesday, April 1, 1998

28. (98-S2526) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to taxation- personal income tax.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc~3,

Senator Walsh moves passage, seconded by Senators Lenihan, Cicilline, Roney, Paiva Weed, Celona, Roberts, Ruggerio and many others. The bill marked Substitute "A" is read and passed, and the original bill indefinitely postponed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 45 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 45: Senators Algiere, Bates, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

29. (98-S2718) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Finance recommends passage.

Senator Irons moves passage, seconded by Senators Blais, Lenihan, Badeau, Roney, Nygaard, Bates, Polisena and Damiani.

The act is read and passed, by unanimous consent, upon a roll call vote with 48 Senators voting in the affirmative and 0 Senators voting in the negative as follows:

YEAS - 48: Senators Algiere, Badeau, Bates, Blais, Breene, Caprio, Celona, Cicilline, Coderre, Connors, Cote, Damiani, Donelan, Enos, Flynn, Fogarty, Gibbs, Goodwin, Graziano, Irons, Issa, Izzo, Kells, Kelly, Lenihan, McBurney, McCaffrey, McDonald, Montalbano, Nygaard, Oster, Paiva Weed, Palazzo, Parella, Patterson, Perry, Polisena, Raptakis, Revens, Roberts, Roney, Ruggerio, Sasso, Sosnowski, Tavares, Walaska, Walsh, Walton.

NAYS -0.

TRANSMITTAL

By unanimous consent, all matters on the Clerk's desk are ordered to be transmitted to His Excellency, the Governor or to the Honorable House of Representatives forthwith.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Senator Tavares announces that the Committee on Corporations will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Lenihan announces that the Commit tee on Finance will meet today at the rise of the Senate in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Polisena announces that the Committee on Judiciary will meet on today at the rise of the Senate in Room 313 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Izzo announces that the Committee on Health, Education and Welfare will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at 3:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 211 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Badeau announces that the Committee on Labor will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at 2:00 o'clock P.M. in Room 212 of the State House.

Also:

Senator Goodwin announces that the Committee on Special Legislation will meet on Wednesday, April 1, 1998, at the rise of the Senate in the Senate Lounge of the State House.

ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion of Senator Kelly, seconded by Senator Algiere, the Senate adjourns at 5:21 o'clock P.M.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate

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INVOCATION
SENATOR DENNIS L. ALGIERE

Lord, grant to those in this chamber reverent spirits, devout hearts, and wise minds so that we may enact and execute those measures which will stengthen our State and increase peace for all Rhode Islanders. Amen.

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CONSENT CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 1, 1998:

1. (98-S 3017) Joint Resolution creating a special Senate commission to study the association between and amongst domestic violence, child abuse and animal abuse.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

2. (98-S 3028) Senate Resolution respectfully requesting the Commissioner of Education to develop a policy and procedure for school committees regarding disciplinary actions.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, March 31, 1998

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CALENDAR

In order for Wednesday, April 1, 1998:

1. (98-S 2426) An Act relating to state affairs and government- insurers - settlement.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

2. (98-S2451) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to insurance- single license procedure act.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

3. (98-S2560 as amended) An Act relating to businesses and professions requiring the registration of roofing contractors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

4. (98-S2744) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- judicial selection.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

5. (98-S2402) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to education- mandates.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

6. (98-S2833) An Act relating to waters and navigation - underground storage tank financial responsibility.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage. cc

7. (98-S3002) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles -automobile theft and insurance fraud.

Committee on Corporations recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

8. (98-S3004 as amended) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage as amended.

9. (98-S3005) An Act relating to collection of taxes generally.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10. (98-S 3007) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

11. (98-S 2122) An Act relating to education.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

12. (98-S2282) (Substitute cc A,,) An Act relating to health and safety - establishing the Rhode Island health care quality program.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc ~~J

13. (98-S2313 as amended) An Act relating to health and safety- residential care and assisted living facility act.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

14. (98-S2411 as amended) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles - operators' and chauffeurs' licenses.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

15. (98-S2295) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

16. (98-S2296) An Act relating to death by wrongful act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

17. (98-S2378) An Act relating to residential landlord and tenant act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

18. (98-S2421) An Act relating to health and safety - State Fire Marshal.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

19. (98-S2712) An Act relating to courts and civil procedure- evidence.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

20. (98-S2779 as amended) An Act relating to redevelopment projects.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

21. (98-S2802) An Act relating to health care.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

22. (98-S2803 as amended) An Act relating to evidence.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

23. (98-S2142) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

24. (98-S2415) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to labor and labor relations - fair employment practice.

Committee on Labor recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

25. (98-S2534 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

26. (98-S2546) An Act relating to commercial law - general regulatory provisions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

27. (98-S2632) An Act relating to temporary disability insurance - exemption of certain persons.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

28. (98-S2795) An Act relating to businesses and professions- electricians.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

29. (98-S2804 as amended) An Act relating to labor and labor relations.

Committee on Labor recommends passage as amended.

30. (98-S2840) An Act relating to businesses and professions.

Committee on Labor recommends passage.

31. (98-S2213) An Act relating to motor and other vehicles- registration of vehicles.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

32. (98-S2257) An Act relating to regulation of sales and advertising price of malt beverages, wine and distilled liquor.

Committee on Special Legislation recommends passage.

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CALENDAR

In order for Thursday, April 2, 1998:

1. Appointment of Donald Deignan, Ph.D of Providence (Represents Blind and Physically Handicapped Persons) VICE Regina Connor to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2000.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

2. Reappointment of Donna Dufault of North Kingstown (Representing Large and Medium Sized Public Libraries) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 1999.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

3. Appointment of Donna D. Good of East Greenwich (Representing School Libraries) VICE Naomi Caldwell-Wood (Resigned) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 1998

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

4. Reappointment of Anne Kayarian of Warwick (Representing General Library Users) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2000.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

5. Appointment of Jenny LaPerriere of Providence (Representing Small Public Libraries) VICE Joan Prescott to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 1999.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

6. Reappointment of Joan Ress Reeves of Providence (General Library User) to the Library Board of Rhode Island for a term expiring December 31, 2000.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.

7. Appointment of Armand J. Desvoyaux of Warwick (Representing Municipality with population over 60,000) VICE James Marcello to the State Building Codes Standards Committee for a term expiring May 1, 2000.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this appointment.

8. Reappointment of William Penn of Block Island (Public Member) to the Water Resources Board for a term expiring March 1, 2001.

Committee on Judiciary recommends the Senate give its Advice and Consent to this reappointment.

9. (98-S2615) An Act relating to state affairs and government enterprise zones.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

10. (98-S 2412) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to health and safety restrictions on tobacco product advertising and promotion.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

11. (98-S2782 as amended) An Act relating to town meetings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

12. (98-S2515) An Act relating to mandated benefits review act.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

13. (98-S2549) An Act relating to fire detectors.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

14. (98-S2645) An Act relating to fire detection systems.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

15. (98-S2655) An Act relating to partnerships limited liability partnerships.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

16. (98-S2827) An Act relating to insurance.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

17. (98-S2936) An Act relating to food and drugs.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

18. (98-S2962) An Act relating to motor and manufactured homes.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

19. (98-S 2968) An Act authorizing the town of North Kingstown to finance the acquisition of development rights to farmland and other real estate and to issue not more than $4,000,000 bonds and notes therefor.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

20. (98-S2998) An Act establishing the Slack's Reservoir Preservation and Recreation District.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

21. (98-S3006) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

22. (98-S2484) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state retirement system - definition of active member.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

23. (98-S2485) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to municipal retirement system -transfer of credit and contribution.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc

24. (98-S 2489) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to Justices of Supreme, Superior and Family Courts - state police.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A".

25. (98-S2582 as amended) An Act relating to substance abuse treatment services conference.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage as amended.

26. (98-S2935) An Act relating to mental health, retardation and hospitals -developmentally disabled adults.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

27. (98-S2997) An Act relating to education - curriculum.

Committee on Health, Education and Welfare recommends passage.

28. (98-S2027 as amended) An Act relating to waters and navigation- regulation of boats.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

29. (98-S2039) An Act relating to food and drugs - uniform controlled substance act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

30. (98-S 2041) (Substitute cc An Act relating to domestic relations - visitation rights.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc A''

31. (98-S2175) An Act relating to criminal offenses - public utilities.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

32. (98-S2246) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to open meetings.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of cc Substitute A as amended.

33. (98-S2354) An Act relating to elections -campaign contributions.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

34. (98-S2393) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to public records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

35. (98-S2472) (Substitute "A" as amended) An Act relating to state affairs and government -DCYF records - confidentiality of records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of cc Substitute A as amended.

36. (98-S2475) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state affairs and government -confidentiality of records.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc~~~(

37. (98-S2553) An Act relating to private detective act.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

38. (98-S2564) An Act relating to criminal procedure bounty hunters.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

39. (98-S2595) An Act relating to sexual assault.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

40. (98-S2626 as amended) An Act relating to taxation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage as amended.

41. (98-S2688) An Act relating to mental health.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

42. (98-S2722) An Act relating to health and safety - the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

43. (98-S2757) (Substitute "A") An Act relating to state purchases.

Committee on Judiciary recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute cc ~~7

44. (98-S2810) An Act relating to public utilities and carriers- Public Utilities Commission.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

45. (98-S2882) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

46. (98-S2996) An Act relating to solemnization of marriages. Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

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CALENDAR

In order for Tuesday, April 7, 1998:

1. (98-S 2681) An Act relating to campaign audits.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage.

2.

(98-S 2648) An Act relating to arbitration.

Committee on Corporations recommends passage.

3. (98-S2473) An Act relating to delinquent and dependent children - proceedings in Family Court.

Committee on Judiciary recommends passage. cc

4. (98-S2298) (Substitute A as amended) An Act relating to taxation - donated computer equipment - tax credit.

Committee on Finance recommends indefinite postponement of the original bill and passage of Substitute "A" as amended.

RAYMOND T. HOYAS, JR.
Clerk of the Senate
Tuesday, March 31, 1998

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